My Own Lightning
Lauren Wolk

My Own Lightning is the sequel to Wolf Hollow. The year is 1944. The place is Western Pennsylvania. Annabelle is heading home for the summer after helping her teacher clean the schoolhouse when a storm hits. Lightning grazes her and knocks her out cold. Someone, she doesn't know who, revives her. The lightning strike gives Annabelle greater awareness of her surroundings and the happenings around her. In time this awareness becomes less intense but doesn't entirely fade away. Summer brings new people and mysterious events. While out looking for her brother's missing dog, Annabelle reunites with her neighbor Andy Woodbury, someone who has caused her great pain in the past. She also gets to know some new neighbors. It is a summer filled with questions and conflicting feelings as Annabelle tries to make sense of the past and the present. In the end, Annabelle decides that she needs to be her own lightning. Rather than judging people by their actions, she now believes there is more to someone than what they do. Annabelle is determined to be more aware and to look more closely. My Own Lightning is a compelling coming-of-age story recommended for readers ages ten and up.

Is this Your Class Pet?
Troy Cummings

Arfy has a new job! He wears a helper-dog-vest and spends his days in the school library listening to kids read. One day when he returns home, Arfy finds a surprise in his vest pocket. It's a turtle! Since the little reptile is shy and quiet, Arfy calls it Hidey. Determined to find Hidey's owner, Arfy e-mails various school personnel, including the principal, cooks, art teacher, and gym coach. None of them are missing Hidey, but they share what they know and admire about turtles. Finally, Arfy contacts Mrs. Totuga's class. Hidey is their class pet! The students are thrilled that their pet has returned, and Hidey is pleased to be home. Arfy promises to stop by and visit. Adorable illustrations add to this delightful story. Is This Your Class Pet? is recommended for children ages 3 to 7. If you enjoyed, Can I Be Your Dog? and I Found a Kitty, you won't want to miss this one!

Who Stole My Leg?
José Carlos Andrés

This story about a pirate's crew who keep replacing his peg leg with ridiculous items is great fun! Readers will look forward to seeing what silly thing the crew comes up with next and what happens when the pirate goes for a walk with his newest "leg.” The final replacement turns out to be the perfect swap and makes for a great ending.

Note: This book will be released July 5

The Patron Thief of Bread
Lindsay Eagar

As an infant, eight-year-old Duck was rescued from a river by a band of street urchins who call themselves the Crowns. In a setting that’s vaguely medieval France, the Crowns are always on the move—until they come to the city of Odierne and settle into an abandoned half constructed cathedral. The Crowns’ leader, a shifty boy named Gnat, decides to apprentice Duck to the local baker. His plan is that Duck can pilfer bread and coins for the group. As Duck settles in, she blossoms under the matronly baker’s care, and struggles with conflicting loyalties and an unfolding sense of her own selfhood. The story is told from two viewpoints—that of Duck and a gargoyle on the roof of the cathedral. It’s a lovely story of redemption, found family, and staying true to oneself.

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